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Israel Strikes Hizbullah Site in Southwest Syria, Warns Syria Against Cooperation With Hizbullah, Iran

April 24, 2023

Syrian media reported on Monday that an Israeli artillery strike targeted a site belonging to Hizbullah, the Iran-backed, Lebanon-based Shiite Muslim armed group, near Quneitra in southwest Syria. The Qurs al-Nafl site, located near the Syrian-Israeli border, was reportedly hit by 20 shells fired by the Israeli military. The Lebanese Al Mayadeen TV said no injuries were reported in the attack. The site has been targeted repeatedly by alleged Israeli strikes in recent years.

Larger, more powerful: Navy declares fleet of Sa’ar 6-class warships operational

April 24, 2023

The Israeli Navy declared its fleet of Sa’ar 6-class corvettes — tasked with protecting the country’s gas field and shipping lanes — operational on Sunday, more than two years after receiving the first ship.

‘Embassy inauguration is sign of strengthened ties between Israel and Turkmenistan’

April 20, 2023

Eli Cohen became the first Israeli foreign minister to step foot in Turkmenistan in nearly three decades after arriving in the Central Asian country’s capital Ashgabat on Wednesday night to open an embassy there.

Sirens Wail In Israel To Remember Holocaust Victims Amid Tensions

April 18, 2023

Sirens wailed in Israel at 10:00 a.m. local time Tuesday to remember at least six million Jewish people who perished in the Holocaust, also known as the Shoah in Hebrew.

Calls For Unity At Israel’s Holocaust Memorial Day

April 18, 2023

Ceremonies were underway in Israel on Tuesday to mark the National Holocaust Memorial Day after the nation’s President Isaac Herzog urged Israelis to unite followings weeks of violence and protests.

Crown Prince of Iran making ‘brave,’ first-of-its-kind visit to Israel

April 18, 2023

Crown Prince of Iran Reza Pahlavi on Monday became the most senior Iranian figure to ever make a public visit to Israel. Pahlavi is the oldest son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, who was overthrown during the Islamic Revolution in 1979.

Israelis Protest Against Judicial Overhaul for 15th Weekend

April 16, 2023

Tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets throughout Israel on Saturday evening, with widespread protests scheduled nationwide. This is the 15th consecutive weekend of rallies around the country.

Israel has the “right to defend itself” against aggression, US government says

April 11, 2023

Following a barrage of rockets directed at Israeli towns from the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, the United States government said Thursday that Israel has a right to defend itself against sustained attacks from Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad militants and the Iran-backed Lebanese Hezbollah terror group, the Times of Israel reports.

Frail Pope Urges Peace In Israel After Deadly Clashes

April 9, 2023

Pope Francis has appealed for peace “in the Holy City (of Jerusalem) and the entire region” as he presided over Easter Sunday Mass attended by an estimated 100,000 pilgrims.

Israel’s Fronts “Tense” Warns Defense Minister (Worthy News In-Depth)

April 2, 2023

Israel’s defense minister warned his nation Sunday that “all our fronts are tense” after Israeli security forces killed two suspected terrorists within 24 hours while Iran “extends” its influence in the region.

Israel’s PM Delays Overhaul Judicial Reforms

March 27, 2023

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will delay the process for discussions on the controversial planned judicial overhaul to next month, said coalition member party Jewish Power on Monday.

Proposed Israel Law Would Forbid Evangelism

March 18, 2023

Christians involved in evangelism could face a lengthy prison term in Israel under a proposed law amendment obtained by Worthy News.

200,000 Protest Israeli Premier’s Judicial Reforms

March 13, 2023

A tense calm returned Sunday after at least 200,000 people protested against judicial reforms backed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in one of the biggest protests in Israel’s history.

Iran Buys Fighter Aircraft From Russia

March 12, 2023

Iran has finalized a deal to buy Russia’s Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets in a deal due to raising concerns in Israel, Worthy News monitored Sunday.

Israel’s Concerns Over China Deal With Iran, Saudi Arabia

March 12, 2023

China has effectively denied anti-Israeli sentiments in brokering Friday’s peace talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia after Israel expressed concern about the developments.

Israeli Airstrikes Hit Western Syria

March 12, 2023

Israel’s military hit targets in western Syrian on Sunday, wounding three Syrian soldiers, Syrian state media reported.

Mass Protests Against Israeli Judicial Overhaul Enter 10th Week

March 12, 2023

Israelis packed city streets on Saturday in nationwide demonstrations now in their 10th week against plans by the hard-right government to curb the Supreme Court’s powers, which critics see as a threat to judicial independence.

Israeli and U.S. Air Force begin joint ‘Red Flag’ exercise

March 12, 2023March 12, 2023

The airforces will include different types of training: “strategic attack in depth, achieving aerial superiority in space, joint attack aircraft, defense of field cells, interception of enemy aircraft, low-altitude flight and attack in unfamiliar terrain rich in anti-aircraft defenses,” the army spokesperson said in a statement.

Netanyahu: ‘Horrible nuclear war’ will break out, if Iran isn’t stopped

March 10, 2023

A “horrible nuclear war” will break out if the world does not stop Tehran from obtaining atomic weapons, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in his first ever address to the Iranian people on Thursday night.

Widespread protests over judicial reforms result in dozens arrested, major disruptions

March 1, 2023

Protesters against the judicial reform proposed by the government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blocked a major traffic route leading from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem Wednesday morning.